Transfer News and Gossip – Oct 20th

Premier League and Europe:

• Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has claimed that they have turned down Liverpool’s offer for midfielder Claudio Marchisio as well as multiple bids from different clubs for Paul Pogba. (Premium Sport)
• Arsenal target Lorenzo Insigne has reportedly told his agent he wants to stay at Napoli “for life”. (Express)
• Liverpool have sent scouts to watch PSG striker Odsonne Edouard. (Express)
• Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce will not make a move for ex-West Ham midfielder Kevin Nolan as he would prefer to sign a striker. (Telegraph)
• Carlo Ancelotti has stated he was not approached by Liverpool before the club appointed Jurgen Klopp as manager. (Goal)
• Ronald Koeman has admitted he tried signing Memphis Depay in the summer and wouldn’t hesitate to try again if he became available. (Express)
• Manchester United are said to be plotting a bid for Real Madrid centre-back Pepe. (Metro)
• Manchester City will battle Arsenal to sign midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak from Sevilla to provide extra cover for their midfield. (Manchester Evening News)
• Chelsea may end up selling winger Juan Cuadrado to Juventus for a lower fee than the £18.3 million clause already in his contract. (Daily Star)